Gold Note Valore 425 Lite User Manual
Italian Music Experience
OWNER’S MANUAL
VALORE 425 LITE
THE ITALIAN TURNTABLE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.
Serial Number:
Model:
Do not disassemble any part of the product.
Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
For service and problems of any kind, contact qualied Gold Note personnel.
Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc.
The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit.
Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit.
CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER ONLY TO QUALIFIED GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE
WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read these instructions and store them.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not block the ventilation openings and install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or
grounding-type plug: a polarised plug has two blades with
one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel only.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way (such as when the power cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture) and in any case when the apparatus does not
operate normally or has been dropped.
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INTRODUCTION
GOLD NOTE® manufactures a wide range of prestigious and
sophisticated audio products featuring unique and innovative
technical and aesthetic characteristics.
The Valore 425 Lite is the evolution of the Valore (400mm)
produced by Gold Note since the 2010, the entry level Gold
Note High-End Audio turntable merges audio performance,
with high grade of nish and elegant look.
The Valore 425 Lite features a 30mm thick plinth wisely
shaped and cut around the bearing of the platter and the
motor to drastically reduce all unwanted vibrations.
The Valore 425 Lite platter is manufactured using a special
20mm thick sandwich MDF/POM material derived directly
from the top level Gold Note turntables as well as the 60mm
long platter bearing and spindle, nely machined to achieve
the best audio quality of its category.
Besides the Valore 425 Lite platter is designed to stay only
3mm closed to the turntable plinth. Such small platter/plinth
interference allows reducing turbulence featuring a great
noiseless rotational stability.
The Valore 425 Lite features a 12Volt synchronous motor
developed by Gold Note using a special designed micro
controlled D/A Converter able to perfectly reshape the
sinusoidal AC curve.
Powered by a new Gold Note property design the D/A
Converter micro controlled motor guarantees a high precision
speed enabling the motor having a perfect phase also
controlling the power of motor the best having a strong high
torque force starts, then smar tly reducing the intensity of
current once the speed is correctly stabilised controlling the
vibration at all.
Besides the new top class polished hourglass shaped motor
pulley allows the turntable belt spins smoothly reducing the
wow& flutter and noise precisely.
The Valore 425 Lite size allows equipping the plinth with 9”
tone arms. The turntable is offered as package with a Gold
Note dedicated 9” arm and a mould high resistance, thick and
heavy Dust Cover to avoid resonance feedback.
The Valore 425 Lite though is undoubtedly an extraordinary
good turntable to be used in a large variety of prestigious
High-End Audio systems it is an extremely reliable, easy
to use turntable for all audio enthusiast look for performance,
cosmetic but efciency at the same time.
The plinth of the Valore 425 Lite is available in black or white
lacquer.
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CONTENT AND KEY FEATURES
CONTENTS OF PACKAGING
•1 TURNTABLEplinth
•1 DUST COVER completed with Hinges
•1 POWER ADAPTER with CONNECTING CABLES
•1 B-5 BALL BEARING with TONE ARM CABLE already installed
•1 COUNTERWEIGHT
•1 PLATTERSPINDLE TIP that clamps the platter
•1 DRIVE BELT
•1 ALLEN KEY of 2,5mm FOR ARM LIFT BOARD BLOCKING
•1 ALLEN KEY of 2,0mm for DIN PILLAR REMOVING
•1 ALLEN KEY of 1,5mm FOR VTA TONEARM ADJUSTEMENT,
LIFT CUEING REMOVING, ANTI SKATE CYLINDER ADJUST
•1 ALLEN KEY of 0,9mm FOR TONEARM SHELL AZIMUTH
ADJUSTEMENT
•1 PROTRACTOR, OVERHANG for CARTRIDGE ALIGNEMENT
incorporates even a STROBOSCOPE FOR SPEED ADJUST
•1 GN STYLUS GAUGE
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
This section describes the special features of the Valore 425
Lite turntable, the construction details, the reasons for the
technical choices and the originality of the design.
• The Valore 425 Lite is a rigid turntable that uses a plinth
made of high damped lacquered MDF.
• The plinth bears three acrylic spikes for ensuring great
insensitivity to vibrations.
The turntable platter is made of 20mm thick special 20mm
thick sandwich MDF/POM material chosen for its dampening
ability.
• The spindle is a high class machined stainless steel split in
two pieces able to clamp the platter through its conical shape.
The spindle is 60mm long to ensure top performance.
A large longitudinal groove is located on its axis, which allows
the lubricating oil to run in constant manner.
The longer spindle eradicates any pendulum effect and
distributes the inertial energy along its entire axis, completely
annulling any type of lateral friction.
• The bearing houses two Teon/Graphite rectied bearings
that handle the spindle with the help of a customised bottom
platter bearing enables very low noise and extra precise
rotational stability.
• The platter bearing is threaded outside in order to be tightly
blocked to the plinth of the turntable on its own axis to allow
a very rm and precise coupling.
• The custom AC 12 Volt low voltage electronically controlled
Valore motor allows 33⅓ & 45 rpm electronic speed control.
• The Valore 425 Lite motor features a special designed
microcontrolled D/A Converterdesignable to perfectlyreshape
the sinusoidal AC curve. A new Gold Note proper ty design
guarantees a high precision speed enabling the motor having
a perfect phase also controlling the power of motor to be
reduced once the speed is correctly stabilised controlling
the motor vibration.
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SPECIFICATION & TECHNICAL FEATURES
MAIN FEATURES
• WOW & FLUTTER 0,3%
• RUMBLE -72dB
• SPEED 33⅓rpm and 45rpm ±0,1%
• SPEED CHANGING Electronic with ne pitch control
• TRANSMISSION 70 shores rectied NBR belt
• MOTOR12 Volt High Torque synchronous externally
powered
• PLATTERMDF/POM 20mm thick
• PLATTERSPINDLE Special Split-Spindle™ clamping the
platter
• PLATTER BEARING 5mm Chromed Steel ball bearing with
adjustable brass seat, in aluminium case with two Graphite
& Teon elastic inner guides
POWER
•MAINSUPPLY100V ~ 115V~ 230V~ 50or 60Hz
(depending on market destination not convertible)
• POWER CONSUMPTION 20 Watt
PHYSICAL
• DIMENSIONS PLINTH 425x170x360mm (WxHxD)
• WEIGHT Kg. 10,00
FINISHES
•PLINTH 30mm thick Black or White lacquered
• METALPARTSSilver Tone Arm Black & Silver
• PLATTERBlack
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